Program Manager-Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Program Manager-Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Salary range is $78K to $170K with a midpoint of $118K. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including :

• Health Benefits : We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement Plans : 401a 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
• Paid Time Off : Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
• Parental Leave : 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
• Pet Insurance.
• ORCA Card : All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
• Tuition Reimbursement : Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
• Compensation Practices : We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you'll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.

General Purpose :

Reporting to the Deputy Director Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and under general direction, the DEI Program Manager is equal parts strategist and executor. Able to seamlessly flow between innovating and developing strategy to ensuring successful implementation of department initiatives. The DEI Program Manager will be responsible for the development, management, and implementation of programs & initiatives that support the implementation of Sound Transit's Anti-Racism Strategy and will provide consultative support to project, teams, and agencywide initiatives. Successful candidates will have substantial experience leading and collaborating across teams in order to operationalize equity within complex organizational structures. They hold equity and anti-racism as core personal and professional values as well as the lens through which they view this work.

Essential Functions :

Minimum Qualifications :

Education and Experience : Bachelor's degree in Ethnic or Women Studies, Sociology, Organizational Development or closely related field; Five years of experience in designing, managing, and implementing diversity, equity & inclusion programs and initiatives, preferably in a non-profit, public sector or service environment; Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills :

Physical Demands / Work Environment :

Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or other protected class.